Atma Energy Inc

*Updating to account for recent experience. Really appreciate the quick response and the value you get. I had a system installed 25 panels with micro inverters. Thanks Atma for doing what you do.

Our solar install, installed by ATMA in mid-May, has been producing exactly the energy our home needs, which backs the prevailing idea here: ATMA *engineers* a solution for you, they don't merely sell you one. Affordably! Supratim, Dee, and the crew members who came out to install us were--to a person--cheerful, knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating, prompt, and patient. They all seemed happy to do their work, which I find uncommon and refreshing these days.

Great experience with ATMA, from the initial emails (through the Energy Sage website) to the completion of the project. I chose ATMA after comparing quotes I received from half a dozen installers (again, through the Energy Sage website). First I looked at the reviews. I "dismissed" several installers based on a concerning number of 1, 2, and 3-star reviews. That left three in the running, of which ATMA had the best reviews - if memory serves, something like 37 5-star reviews out of 37 total reviews! As my next step I looked at the estimated costs of my project and the anticipated percentage of my total electrical needs met through the solar panels. ATMA came in with a bid that was a little higher than the other two, so I messaged them through the Energy Sage platform. The young lady informed me that they could reduce the price by $2000 because in February their business was slow, so they offered seasonal discounts. That brought ATMA down to the next-to-lowest bidder. I noted that in one of the other company's bids, they anticipated a much higher-than-expected percentage of my electricity needs to be met with their system, despite their system being rated at a lower total wattage than the systems suggested by the other companies. I messaged that company and was told that the estimator had made "an arithmetic error." I crossed that company off my list - who wants someone who makes errors in arithmetic designing their PV system? That left ATMA and one other company of the original six. What made the difference for me was that ATMA was based here in San Antonio, where my home is located. The other company, which also had good reviews and a slightly better price than ATMA, was based in a small city 150 miles from San Antonio, and while their crews frequently worked in SA, they weren't based here. My concern - if I had a problem (say, a leak in the roof) after the installation, I couldn't be sure that their crews would be available in town within a day or so. So I went with ATMA. I could not have been more pleased. The entire process went smoothly. They gave me an expected timeline for each stage. The construction was the quickest part, and was done soon after the signing of the contract. Then the scheduling game began with the inspections - both the City and CPS were involved, and getting them scheduled took nearly two months - but everything was accomplished well within the time frame established up front. I signed the contract at the end of February, and on the 6th of May, the CPS electrician finally hooked my system into the CPS electrical grid, and I was producing electricity. Even though we've had little but clouds in the 4 days since we went "live," we're still producing more electricity than we're using - except, of course, at night! Only one small SNAFU. I waited all day - from 8-4 - for the City inspection to be done. Finally, at 4 PM, I called ATMA, and was told that the inspection had been canceled, that morning, for good reason. The only problem was that no one bothered to let me know, and I sat home all day for no reason. A strongly worded email that afternoon brought forth profuse apologies, a pledge that communication would not lapse again (it has not - they were good to their word), and a plan to make it right - they had the inspection lined up the very next day, and they bird-dogged the inspector until he provided an approval and a permit. No business partnership ever goes smoothly 100% of the time; this was the only off-note in an otherwise perfectly-played symphony by ATMA. The people were nice, the product was good, the installation was fast and correct, the price was right - ATMA did right by me, and I would go with them again if given the choice to make again. I enthusiastically recommend ATMA. Five stars. Thanks!

I chose ATMA after seeking proposals on Energy Sage. They weren't the cheapest, but were definitely on the lower end of the price range. What made them a value to me was their local presence, good reviews, and competitive price. From the time the sales and marketing agent showed up with an engineer to the final painting of the electrical conduit, it was always a professional experience. The communication was excellent. They are run by engineers and skilled technicians who have lots of experience. I made a point of asking many of their employees what they thought of working for ATMA and all of them told me how much they like it and how they hope to continue working there. They believe in the company and now, as a satisfied customer, I do too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any of my friends.

ATMA did a wonderful job. Listen to my needs and helped me get the system I needed. Service and installation was great. Worked with my schedule to get it installed and up running quickly.

I am so impressed with the quick turnaround time from Atma. The system was up and running in less than one month (from the date I signed the contract to the day the system got up and running!) Everybody from Atma I interacted with were professional, friendly and responsive! TWO thumbs UP!